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David's "Priest-Minister"
Commentators explain that the title 'chief minister' comes from the Hebrew word 'kohen,' the same word for 'priest.' In this political context, it signifies a top-tier, trusted advisor, similar to a prime minister, who held a position of great influence in David's inner circle.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 20:26
18th Century
Theologian
Ira the Jairite - He is not mentioned before this. He is perhaps the same person as “Ira an Ithrite” (a name found in a marginal note in som…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 20:26
19th Century
Bishop
Ira also the Jairite. —He is not mentioned in the other lists of the king’s officers; Ira, an Ithrite, is found in the li…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:26
17th Century
Pastor
And Ira also the Jairite. Which some take to be the same with Ira the Ithrite, (2 Samuel 23:38); a son of Jet…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 20:23–26
17th Century
Minister
Here is the state of David's court, after his restoration. It is well when able men are appointed to discharge public duties; let all seek to perfo…